Woody Harrelson Says “Not a Chance” He’d Return to True Detective

Woody Harrelson Rules Out True Detective Return

Woody Harrelson has firmly rejected the idea of reuniting for a new season of True Detective, contrasting with his co-star Matthew McConaughey's openness to the concept. When rumors surfaced about a possible reunion, Harrelson dismissed them during an interview on NBC’s 3rd Hour of Today.

“Not a chance,”

he stated (via Variety), emphasizing that the original season “turned out great,” and revisiting it could undermine its impact.

Background and Showrunner's Idea

Earlier in the year, Nic Pizzolatto, the original showrunner, revealed on the Nothing Left Unsaid podcast that he had envisioned a new story featuring Rust Cohle and Marty Hart, the characters portrayed by McConaughey and Harrelson in season one.

Pizzolatto described the proposed story as “character-based” and mentioned ongoing discussions with the actors, suggesting they could be interested.

Matthew McConaughey's Position

McConaughey has expressed willingness to return, but only if the writing retains the “fire and originality” that defined the show’s first season. That season, set in Louisiana, followed Hart and Cohle investigating a ritualistic murder.

Series Format and Reception

Since season one, True Detective adopted an anthology-style format. The second season received mixed reviews, while the third season was praised more positively.

Summary

Woody Harrelson firmly rejects returning to True Detective, valuing the original season’s legacy, while McConaughey remains open if the story lives up to the show's acclaimed first season.

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